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2027 Tip Up Town Badges
Please contact the Chamber office if you are interested in selling 2027 Tip-Up Town USA Badges.
Thank you to the following locations for selling badges in 2026:
- Angelo's Party Store
- Back Door Saloon
- Beachfront Hotel
- Four Seasons Party Store
- Houghton Lake Provisioning Center
- Kilcare
- Laura's Needful Items
- Lake House Meats & Deli
- Lyman's on the Lake
- North Shore Lounge
- Nottingham Bar
- R&j's Best Choice Marketplace
- Spicer's Boat City
- Sunrise Marathon
- Bucilli's Pizza
- Copper Kettle Distilling
- Family Fare
- Korbinski's Marine
- Kronner's Pharmacy
- MJ's Eatery
- Powell's Eatery
- Springbrook Inn
- Walmart
- Wild's True Value
2027 Event information coming soon!
2026 Polar Bear Dip - Preregister to get a sweatshirt!
Shown is the 2026 Polar Bear Dip Artwork Contest Winning design. Congratulations to the winning artist, Barb Messer !
Stay tuned 98.5 WUPS for details on the 2027 Polar bear dip artwork contest.
Remember
This year if you want to guarantee that you get a polar bear dip sweatshirt you MUST PREREGISTER (by January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm ). There will be on site registration beginning at noon. Participants who register onsite will receive a polar bear dip medallion.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Best Overall Dip
- Best Belly flop
- Best Cannonball
- Best Dressed
- Most Creative Dip
- Oldest Dipper
- Farthest Traveled Dipper
- Most Frequent Dipper
Sweatshirts will NOT be given to participants that register on-site the day of the event !
Celebrate Kids Day at Tip-Up Town USA
Every winter, the picturesque Houghton Lake in Michigan comes alive with the magical and enchanting Tip-Up Town USA festival. It's a time when families and friends gather to celebrate the joys of the season. Amid the snow, ice, and the community's warm spirit, there's a special day dedicated entirely to the youngest members of our community – Kids Day. This year, on Sunday, January 24th, 2025, Kids Day promises to be even more remarkable as the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce works diligently to ensure that every child in our county has the opportunity to create cherished memories at Tip-Up Town USA.
Inclusivity and Opportunity for All
One of the core principles guiding Tip-Up Town USA is the belief that every child should have the chance to experience the joy and wonder of the festival, regardless of their economic status. That's why, each year, the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce takes steps to make Kids Day accessible to all children in our community.
To accomplish this, hundreds of special badges are distributed to local schools, including Charlton Heston Academy, Our Lady of the Lakes, Houghton Lake, Skeels and Roscommon Community schools. These badges are exclusively for children in grades 6 and under. The best part? These badges grant kids FREE access to the festival's carnival, games, and activities on Kids Day, which falls on Sunday, January 24th, 2025.
Securing Your Child's Badge
If your child is in grade 6 or under at one of the aforementioned schools they will be given a badge in January. If for some reason your qualified child doesn't receive a badge, simply contact the office at your child's school to inquire about the availability of badges. Even if your child is home schooled in Roscommon County and is in grade 6 or under, they can still participate in Kids Day. To get their badge, all you need to do is visit the Houghton Lake Chamber office.
The Magic of Kids Day
Kids Day at Tip-Up Town USA is an extraordinary experience for children and families alike. From exciting carnival rides to delicious treats, interactive games, and the joy of playing in the snow, there's something for every child to enjoy. The festive atmosphere and the spirit of togetherness make Kids Day a cherished tradition in our community. Tip-Up Town USA's Kids Day on Sunday, January 24, 2025, is a celebration of the spirit of our community, It's a day when the smiles, laughter, and pure joy of our youngest community members shine brightly, reminding us all of the magic that lies within this wonderful festival.
Let's come together as a community and make Kids Day 2025 at Tip-Up Town USA a day to remember for all the right reasons, a day of inclusivity and delight for every child.
